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Volvo XC70

Gold · Diesel · 2002 · 2,401 cc

T70 FAWMOT history

T70 FAW is a gold diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,170 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 FAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 FAW was last recorded at 149,170 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,530 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,640 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,170 miles
  • 2025 – 146,530 miles
  • 2024 – 142,571 miles
  • 2023 – 136,337 miles
  • 2022 – 132,154 miles
  • 2021 – 129,654 miles
  • 2020 – 125,895 miles
  • 2019 – 122,456 miles
  • 2018 – 120,727 miles
  • 2017 – 116,557 miles
  • 2016 – 109,335 miles
  • 2015 – 99,270 miles
  • 2014 – 85,267 miles
  • 2013 – 82,134 miles
  • 2012 – 77,878 miles
  • 2011 – 73,734 miles
  • 2010 – 68,906 miles
  • 2009 – 63,107 miles
  • 2008 – 58,793 miles
  • 2007 – 52,545 miles
  • 2006 – 46,870 miles
  • 2005 – 39,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,170 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,170 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,170 miles
    Test number
    822565650922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,530 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,530 miles
    Test number
    129215244707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,571 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,571 miles
    Test number
    361062331186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,337 miles (+3,639)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,337 miles
    Test number
    989223219232
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail132,698 miles (+544)1 dangerous3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,698 miles
    Test number
    331344440691
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass132,154 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,154 miles
    Test number
    961193769478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,654 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,654 miles
    Test number
    966168459585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,895 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,895 miles
    Test number
    506130012417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,456 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,456 miles
    Test number
    571426105566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,727 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,727 miles
    Test number
    318303973007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,557 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,557 miles
    Test number
    595942270090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    441831409875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail109,335 miles (+10,065)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    119461940199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass99,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,270 miles
    Test number
    695044082699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,270 miles (+14,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,270 miles
    Test number
    738233714549
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass85,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    747069084249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,267 miles (+3,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    306527384473
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass82,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    976030093216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,134 miles (+4,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    425740293208
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass77,878 miles (+4,144)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    747122012309
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut to tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing close to wear bars and cut in tread
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack end ball joints

  21. Pass73,734 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    459208021399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disks rusty and lipped
    • NoteSlight play in steering rackend ball joints

  22. Fail73,734 miles (+4,828)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    476488221365
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disks rusty and lipped
    • NoteSlight play in steering rackend ball joints

  23. Pass68,906 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    790322910344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly pitted

  24. Fail68,906 miles (+5,799)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    842452710308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly pitted

  25. Pass63,107 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,107 miles
    Test number
    744970919363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,793 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    431413608468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass58,793 miles (+6,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    532213408361
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Fail52,545 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    421113527378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass52,545 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    593833027394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,870 miles (+7,236)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,870 miles
    Test number
    621773416355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,634 miles
    Test number
    182914315390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T70 FAW

Does T70 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 FAW is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 FAW?
The MOT on T70 FAW is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 FAW done?
T70 FAW was recorded at 149,170 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has T70 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 FAW has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T70 FAW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T70 FAW find?
T70 FAW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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